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YH55 EPY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,964 mi
Last recorded115,964 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 EPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 115,964 miles

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 11 May 2018 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 May 2017 111,413 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 111,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 105,946 miles

front top mounts feel rough

possible nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2016 105,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front top mounts feel rough

possible nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2015 99,381 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 92,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 86,600 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 86,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 73,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,941 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YH55 EPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH55 EPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH55 EPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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